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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 2003
Page
2
The letter writer argues many people are allergic to perfume and defends Rottweilers as not inherently vicious, blaming breeding and owner irresponsibility. They critique cell phone use comments, praise local kids and parents for cleanup, and urge Bush to fund wartime costs from oil profits.
A letter from a teacher in Aiken County argues that building the connector is not the sole solution and stresses examining where traffic is dumped. The writer criticizes parental involvement, question the impact of teachers under No Child Left Behind, and condemns unfounded police calls.
A reader advocates for South Aiken to become a separate city and suggests the name Little Pittsburgh. The commenter muses about opening a Yankee donut shop or a Cheers style bar and invites public feedback via hotline or email.
Marion Winters of Massachusetts spoke proudly of Poland and its people at a weekend conference in Aiken hosted by the American Council for Polish Culture. The gathering drew nearly two dozen participants from 11 states, with hostess Mary Kosinski and Winters recounting his WWII service and lifelong ties to Polish history and literature.
The open air Aiken Farmers Market on Williamsburg Street buzzed with activity as shoppers loaded bushels of apples mums and vegetables. FFA volunteers Nancy and Dan Racki showcased fall blooms grown by high school teens. locals tasted caramel apples and pies while Allie Reynolds bought a bushel of Arkansas Black apples. The market marked its 52nd anniversary with landmark status and historic designation, at Park Ave and Williamsburg Street.
Aiken Brewing Company placed second in a beer festival and won gold for Thoroughbred Red and silver for Randy's Grand Cru at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Dan Beavers notes judges confirm quality as 16 recipes, five styles on tap, and weekly 217 gallon batches. October Fest beer brewing supports a German festival fundraiser in The Alley on October 27.
U S Senate candidate Charlie Condon will speak to the Aiken Republican Club on Monday in Newberry Hall. Other GOP contenders include Jim DeMint Mark McBride and Thomas Ravenel with Democrats Inez Tenenbaum Bob Coble and Marcus Belk seeking the seat. Reservations for the $15 member $18 nonmember luncheon required.
The Aiken County Pony Club will hold an unmounted meeting at 7 p.m. on October 30. Guest speaker Tom Palmer will discuss farrier tools and horse shoeing. For more information call 649-3399.
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